This Simple Miss Almost Cost a Child Their Life, And It Was in a Plant I Took Over

This Simple Miss Almost Cost a Child Their Life, And It Was in a Plant I Took Over

When I took over a new plant, this is what I found, employees wearing earplugs with broken cords and hairnets worn incorrectly. It might seem minor, but it was a reflection of something much bigger, a lack of management engagement and...

March 30, 2025 – April 5, 2025 – 9 F&B Recalls (6 FDA, 3 USDA)

March 30, 2025 – April 5, 2025 – 9 F&B Recalls (6 FDA, 3 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 4/3/25 – Food & Beverage – Condiments – Potential or Undeclared Allergen-Sulfites. “The firm discovered during an internal quality testing of the products that...

March 23, 2025 – March 29, 2025 – 4 F&B Recalls (3 FDA, 1 USDA)

March 23, 2025 – March 29, 2025 – 4 F&B Recalls (3 FDA, 1 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 3/28/25 – Food & Beverage – Brioche loaves, Brioche Buns – May contain undeclared milk, soy and yellow FD&C # 5. “The improper labels were applied to these 2...

March 16, 2025 – March 22, 2025 – 3 F&B Recalls (2 FDA, 1 USDA)

March 16, 2025 – March 22, 2025 – 3 F&B Recalls (2 FDA, 1 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 3/20/25 – Food & Beverage – Favorite Day Gourmet New York Style Cheesecake – Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Pecans. “Dessert Holdings LLC is recalling Target...

March 2, 2025 – March 8, 2025 – 4 F&B Recalls (4 FDA, 0 USDA)

March 2, 2025 – March 8, 2025 – 4 F&B Recalls (4 FDA, 0 USDA)

Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 3/5/25 – Animal & Veterinary – Cattle Feed – Elevated levels or deficient levels of nutrients which may be harmful to cattle. “ADM discovered this issue during routine...

February 16, 2025 – February 23, 2025 – 7 F&B Recalls (6 FDA, 1 USDA)

February 16, 2025 – February 23, 2025 – 7 F&B Recalls (6 FDA, 1 USDA)

Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 2/23/25 – Food & Beverage – Frozen Supplemental Shakes – Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. “Lyons Magnus handled distribution of the recalled products, which were...

Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Family Offices: Are You Sitting on a Hidden Liability?

Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Family Offices: Are You Sitting on a Hidden Liability?

Investing in food and beverage companies offers significant upside but also serious hidden risks. Undetected operational failures, supply chain vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps can quickly turn a promising asset into a financial disaster. The...

January 19, 2025 – January 25, 2025 – 5 Food & Beverage Recalls (4 FDA, 1 USDA)

January 19, 2025 – January 25, 2025 – 5 Food & Beverage Recalls (4 FDA, 1 USDA)

Industries/Products: Snack Foods, Prepared Foods, Frozen Foods Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 1/24/25 – Food & Beverage – Bacon flavor popcorn seasoning – Potential or Undeclared Allergen – soy. “The...

January 12, 2025 – January 18, 2025 – 5 Recalls (4 FDA, 1 USDA)

January 12, 2025 – January 18, 2025 – 5 Recalls (4 FDA, 1 USDA)

Industries/Products: Medical Devices, Prepared Foods, Meat Current FDA & USDA Recall Trends FDA Recalls / Reason(s) 1/17/25 – Medical Devices – Speed Control Dial Component – Due to potential safety and performance concerns. “Max...